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Joe Stephens

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Overview

Villa, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 4.5 Baths, (Sleeps 10)

Enjoy the spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of the Blue Caribbean waters, the Arubian countryside and the California Lighthouse on your private oasis in the Tierra Del Sol Resort. This luxurious Estate Villa features two separate Master Suites complete with huge private bathrooms.

There are two additional guest bedrooms and the first floor study converts to a fifth bedroom, if needed. Other features include jacuzzi tubs, private balconies, elegant living areas on both floors, a complete gourmet kitchen and beautiful outdoor gardens. Relax by the endless pool listening to the soothing waterfall and Dolphin fountain, enjoy the beautiful wild parrots that visit the back yard or challenge the Robert Trent Jones designed championship course.

Indulge in a relaxing massage or enjoy a brisk workout at Tierra del Sol's Spa and Fitness Club. Our Home is just 1/2 mile from the beach, water sports, casinos and award wining dining. Rents range from $3,900 off season to $5,000 high season to $7,800 for Christmas and New Years.

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About Joe Stephens

Our families purchased the building lot at Tierra Del Sol in 2004 and it took 4 years to build our home. During the process we discovered the true meaning of 'Island Time'. Everyone needs to discover this for themselves.

Joe Stephens purchased this estate in 2008

Why Joe Stephens chose Noord

We had been traveling to Aruba for 15 years and just love the Aruban people, the pace of life, the beaches and the golf course at Tierra del Sol. When they opened the Bella Vista lots to allow for custom built homes we jumped at this chance and have enjoyed it ever since..

What makes this estate unique

Custom Built with a classic Mediterranean style exterior with a modern open living interior this 4 bedroom, with study, home features 2 grand master bedroom suites and two other ample bedrooms with 4 1/2 baths, including a pool bath with shower, private pool with fountain and waterfall. Great rooms (living areas) on each level with seating for all your guests and wonderful ocean and scenic panoramic views. Fully equipped Kitchen with seating for 10. Spa and fully equipped weight room available at additional cost.

Guestbook comments from the owner

Hi Joe! All I can tell you is " there are no words to describe how we love your house! Best vacation ever! We love it much! We are already talking about next year for 2 weeks! Thank you so much!

Reviews

4.8

based on 22 holidaymaker reviews

Are you ready to fall in love?

5
of 5

I stayed with my friends at this amazing property March 21th thru 29th,2009. The lay-out is perfect for 2 families,one extended family or a large group of friends like the ones that I traveled with. You could certainly eat out at a different restaurant every night within minutes of this home & experience great island food, but between the fully equipped kitchen & wonderful grill available we just couldn't pull ourselves away from this relaxing home to eat out very much. It was just too tempting to lounge pool side as the sun gently set! All of the bedrooms are very large with amazing views. The views of the lighthouse was my personal favorite! It goes without saying that this home would be a golfer's dream, as you could golf every day here & then relax in your own pool or hit one of the many clean beaches.

I did walk to a beautiful nearby beach more than once, but to experience the complete island you are going to need a car. I loved taking daily walks every morning & everyone that I passed was so friendly I just felt like I lived here. We went snorkeling & I highly recommend it. I have been many times in Hawaii & there you really have to be concerned with high waves. But not in Aruba!! I was amazed at how peaceful & calm the water seemed to be every day! Which makes snorkeling & diving a dream.

I did have a few questions before I arrived just to make sure that I brought with me the things that I needed & the owner always responded very quickly to my e-mails, which really gave me peace of mind.

All I can say is that the 8 days went way too quickly & to this day I wished that I had stayed for 10 days (at least)!! It is just well worth it, but I just wouldn't take the chance of staying any place other than this home because staying here was just such a big part of why this was our groups dream vacation. I hope you make it your's too, unless it's a week that I want to come back!!

Review Submitted: May 13, 2009

Date of Stay: Mar 2009

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thanks Karen: We are so glad you had a wonderful time and look forward to your return.

Wonderful Villa !!!

5
of 5

Great stay in Aruba at the Desert Dolphin !!! Located in the most prestigious place on the island, Tierra Del Sol, this home was beautiful !!! Great outdoor seating by the pool and on the patio, excellent for day and night time socializing. Minutes from the beach. Well decorated, spacious and open. Worked perfectly for our party of 8. Clifton was terrific and very accomodating and made our stay even better.

Review Submitted: Nov 19, 2014

Date of Stay: Nov 2014

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: So glad you had a wonderful time in Aruba and could enjoy our home. Hope you will visit again soon. Happy Thanksgiving.
Joe

Villa with Elegant Luxury

5
of 5

My girlfriends and I were in search of the perfect villa. The Desert Dolphin exceeded our expectations. The Tierra Del Sol gated community provided security and peace of mind. The Villa was clean and decorated with sprinkles of simple elegance throughout. The furniture was updated and comfortable. The 2 Master Suites were spacious and cozy. The beds were comfortable with quality linen. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with everything needed to prepare a gourmet meal or if you just needed to whip up something quick and simple. The covered patio was perfect for relaxing and grilling.

The second story wrap-a-round balcony provided the perfect view for the beautiful sunsets and the gorgeous Caribbean Sea. The refreshing pool was rejuvenating. Watching the beautiful butterflies flutter throughout was very tranquil. The garden was well manicured.

Joe - Owner demonstrated customer care and professional service.

Clifton - Property Manager picked us up at the airport and was very accommodating, ensuring we had everything needed to make our stay a comfortable one. We will definitely return to Desert Dolphin and highly recommend this villa for a great vacation.

Villa with Simple Elegance

We did an extensive search for the perfect Villa for our girlfriends get-a-way vacation. We found just that and more in the Desert Dolphin. The pics shown on the website were the actual rooms shown advertised. Desert Dolphin embrace you with sprinkles of simple elegant decorations throughout the home. The 4 bedroom luxury villa had all the comforts of home. Beginning with the 2 beautiful large master suites and 2 roomy additional rooms. The beds were extremely comfortable with clean quality linen. The bathrooms were clean and fresh. The 2 large open living areas were the perfect rooms to spread out and find your favorite reading corner.

The Tierra Del Sol Community and Country Club is a beautiful location. The ocean and lighthouse view from the second story balcony is gorgeous as well as the breathtaking sunsets.

The spacious and open fully stocked kitchen was one of our favorite gathering spots. We gravitated there in the mornings from the moment we smelled the aroma rich coffee brewing and hickory smoked bacon cooking and every evening after a delicious night cap.

Mid morning sun bathing by the dolphin pool was enjoyable as we watched the beautiful butterflies flurry to and fro while enjoying a delicious lunch under the covered patio.

Owner Joe is very professional and provided quality customer service. He was patient as he answered our many questions. We can't say enough about Property Manager Clifton. From the time he picked us up from the airport and throughout our 7 wonderful night stay, he was extremely accommodating, professional, cordial and knowledgeable. Thank you again Clifton for making our stay a fabulous one.

We had such a lovely time in Aruba and we look forward to our next visit. We are already planning our next trip. Desert Dolphin will certainly be our first choice in Villa accommodations.

Thank you again Joe and we appreciate all your efforts to ensure we had such a wonderful and enjoyable vacation in your home.

Sharon

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Review Submitted: Oct 24, 2014

Date of Stay: Sep 2014

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Hi Sharon: Thanks so much for the wonderful review and I am so glad you and your friends had such a wonderful time. I hope you can return to Aruba soon.
Sincerely
Joe

Best Villa by Far

The Desert Dauphin by far exceeded my every expectation. Everything you see is just want you get!!!

The villa is very spacious, luxurious and accommodating. Not to mention how comfortable the furnishings are and no expenses were spared when it came to the décor in the home.

I stayed at the Desert Dauphin along with 3 other friends and I must say we are and have always been a very particular group of women. We expect to have all the comforts we are accustom to and more. We got just that at the Desert Dauphin. The Villa was spotless, the grounds were well kept, and the dishes, pots and pans were of good quality. I honestly cannot say anything negative about the Desert Dauphin. The nights were peaceful, the bedding and mattresses were of great comfort, which is extremely important to me due to some issues I have with my back. Each room had its own air condition unit and remote to regulate the air flow. I had 7 peaceful and restful nights. It is truly a villa that you will enjoy and want to come back to time and time again. I can’t wait to go back.

The Desert Dauphin is nestled within Tierra del Sol. A beautiful golf course community with a spectacular view of the ocean, lighthouse and the high rises. We had a delicious meal at the Club house our first night. The staff there was also accommodating and friendly. We didn’t get a chance to enjoy any of the other amenities in Tierra del Sol, we simply ran out of time.

While preparing for our vacation, Joe the owner answered every question we had (and we had a lot). Clifton Lugay who is the property manager, oh my goodness, was the nicest and friendliest, personable person. He was at the airport waiting for us once we arrived. He provided us with a wealth of information and was always available in the event we needed anything at the villa or around town.

We decided not to rent a vehicle; we just didn’t want to bother with the unfamiliar, (traffic, road signs, roundabouts). Instead we met this wonderful taxi owner by the name of Henry Franken, whose services we used to go everywhere on the island. Henry was always prompt, polite, friendly, a gentleman and very knowledgeable of his homeland. It was blessing to us to have Henry escort us around town and bring us safely back to the villa at any given time of the day or night. If you don’t want to worry with the driving, do yourself a favor and contact Henry once you get on the island at 592-1600.

We truly enjoyed our stay at The Desert Dauphin.

Review Submitted: Oct 12, 2014

Date of Stay: Sep 2014

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: I am so glad you had a wonderful time. I hope you can visit us again real soon. I'll also keep Henry's name on file for our other guests. Don't forget we give a 10% frequent visitors discount for any future stay.

Amazing!!!!

5
of 5

Absolutely Amazing!! The house has great space and was well equipped for our group of 8. Never felt crowded. The house is located in an exclusive gated community with a club house that offers great amenities. Each evening we enjoyed cocktails by the pool and watched the incredible sunset views. Perfect location for a Wedding or Event to remember.

Review Submitted: Aug 15, 2014

Date of Stay: Jul 2014

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Hi Joanie: I am so glad yo and your friends had such a wonderful time. Hope you can get down to Aruba again real soon.

Our property is 1/2 mile from two of Aruba's most beautiful public beaches. Walk or drive and park. Robert Trent Jones designed course Tierra Del Sol. 18 Championship Holes carved out of the desert with ocean views on almost every hole

Additional pricing information

Refundable Damage Deposit

$250

* Approximate monthly price. Actual pricing will depend on the days of the month you stay.

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (USD), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

King size beds (1) 1st floor master bedroom, Queen size Beds (1) All other bedroooms, Baby Cribs (1) Available upon request at an additional fee, Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) The study/den has a day bed that converts to two twins

Entertainment:

Books

CD Player

DVD Player

Games

Radio

Satellite / Cable ...

Stereo

Television ...

Outside:

Balcony ...

Deck Chairs

Beach Towels

Terrace ...

Deck Furniture

Gated Community

Golf ...

Lanai / Gazebo

Garden ...

Outdoor Furniture

Barbecue

Outdoor Grill Gas

Patio

Veranda

Small Cooler

Tennis

Tennis Court

Terrace

veranda

Yard

12 garden chairs

Suitability:

Events Allowed

Groups

Long-term Renters Welcome

Low Allergen Environment

Minimum Age Limit for Renters

children welcome

non smoking only

pets not allowed

suitable for elderly or infirm

wheelchair accessible

Pool / Spa:

Jacuzzi

Outdoor Pool

Private Pool ...

Whirlpool

Jacuzzi ...

Attractions:

caves

churches

cinemas

duty free shops

Health/Beauty Spa

library

marina

museums

playground

recreation centre

reefs

restaurants

ruins

synagogues

water parks

Leisure Activities:

beachcombing

bird watching

Boating

gambling casinos

horse riding

luaus

Miniature golf

scenic drives

Shelling

Shopping

sight seeing

walking

Wildlife Viewing

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

Babysitter

fitness centre

groceries

hospital

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

deepsea fishing

fishing

golf

golf pass optional

hiking

jet skiing

Kayaking

mountain biking

paragliding

Parasailing

pier fishing

rafting

Rock Climbing

roller blading

sailing

diving

snorkelling

Snorkeling/Diving

surf fishing

surfing

swimming

tennis

water skiing

water tubing

wind-surfing

Notes:

Spa, Weight Room, Tennis Courts and golf are available at Tierra del Sol